Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Total knee replacement (TKR) is an increasingly common surgery among individuals with osteoarthritis (OA). The outcomes of this surgery are positive; yet, many individuals do not fully resume their pre-TKR occupations. Literature is limited to describing the activity changes that occur but does not investigate the significance of those changes. A secondary analysis of eight purposively extracted transcripts from a primary study examining engagement in instrumental activities of daily living and personal and social roles among people with OA scheduled for surgery was conducted. A thematic analysis approach was used to examine the pre-TKR experiences of these individuals from an occupational perspective. Three themes were identified: (1) living with OA: it is more than just the knee, (2) gradually losing my occupational identity, and (3) losing too much--a "tipping point." The findings suggest that the significance of occupational changes are unique across individuals and affect their decision for surgery.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Anna Tang
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Health Canada
OpenAlex ID: W2523184519